Motor Rpm Based on Frequency, Poles and What?
Motor Rpm Based on Frequency, Poles and What?
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I understand a 3 phase squirrel cage motor RPM is 120*(Frequency/Poles).
120 is derived from what? How do you determine single phase motor RPM?
120 is derived from what? How do you determine single phase motor RPM?





RE: Motor Rpm Based on Frequency, Poles and What?
Ns = rpm
f = frequency in Hz(cycles per sec)
P = number of poles
is applicable for single, two-phase, or three-phase(or any-phase) motors, since it is based on the number of poles. I believe that a 4-pole, 3-phase motor has 4 poles per phase.
The 120, I believe, is derived from the change from Hz(cycles per sec) to rpm (revolutions per min). Look at another version of the same formula: Ns = 60f/p, where:
Ns = rpm
f = frequency in Hz(cycles per sec)
p = number of pole pairs
In this case, a 4-pole machine would have 2 pole pairs, and the multiplier is reduced to 60, which is the number used to change seconds(Hz) to minutes (rpm). To complete one revolution, a 4-pole motor has to pass through 2 pole pairs.
I'll admit I can't find any reference to this right away, but I do believe this was the explanation given to me at school.
RE: Motor Rpm Based on Frequency, Poles and What?
The single phase induction motor speed is found in exactly the same way as the three phase motor, there is no difference. They can also have 2, 4, 6... poles.
RE: Motor Rpm Based on Frequency, Poles and What?
One point:
The number 120 in the formula refers to the electrical time degrees that seperates the phases . That is why it is a consatant for 50 hertz, 60 hretz etc...
DanDel:
I would guess your young. You have an excellent memory! Enjoy it while it last
RE: Motor Rpm Based on Frequency, Poles and What?
RE: Motor Rpm Based on Frequency, Poles and What?
where
2 is linked to 2/p or 1/(p/2) to consider a pole-pair, where p is number of poles
60 is coming from the conversion of seconds to minutes between rads/sec and revolutions/minutes. Therefore, it holds true for motors of various number of phases.
See for example reference:
1. The Electrical Machine Problem Solver, Staff of Research and Education Association, New York, NY, 1983, (Dr. M. Fogiel, Director),
Problem 10-2, Page 557
RE: Motor Rpm Based on Frequency, Poles and What?
I'm not sure I understand your post. The formula for sync speed of an induction motor is:
120 *(F/Poles)
Will your formula return the same result if you have 2, 4 6... pole motors?
If I use your formula would I need to consider the operating frequency? I think your constant number of 60 assumes 60 hertz. Can it be changed to whatever as needed?
The 120 "assumes" (bad word) that you have a 3 phase power supply and the 3 phases are 120 degrees apart. Is your reference assuming a system other than 3 phase supply?
I'm not doubting you or your reference. I just don't understand the way you are presenting in your post.
RE: Motor Rpm Based on Frequency, Poles and What?
Starting with the simple relationship for motor speed:
wm=(1-s) x (2/p) x ws = (1-s) x (2/p) x 2 x f x pi, in rad/sec
1 rad/sec = 60 /(2xpi) revolution/minute
wm=(1-s) x (2/p) x ws = (1-s) x (2/p) x 2 x f x pi x 60 / (2 x pi) , in revolutions/minute
or
wm=(1-s) x (2/p) x ws = (1-s) x (2/p) x f x 60 , in revolutions/minute
or
wm=(1-s) x (2/p) x ws = (1-s) x 120 f /p , in revolutions/minute
This is where you see 120, this thread is referring to.
Motor phases, are not involved.
The formula is valid for a number of poles p, where p is a positive integer different from zero.
f is sometimes indicated as fs, synchronous frequency.
RE: Motor Rpm Based on Frequency, Poles and What?
I have one very slight addition to jbartos' last post, p must be an even number of course.
RE: Motor Rpm Based on Frequency, Poles and What?
I don't know why you assume me to be young with a good memory if you don't agree with my analysis of the original question; perhaps you can explain further.
RE: Motor Rpm Based on Frequency, Poles and What?